$900k granted to region’s organisations by trust

The Taranaki Electricity Trust has granted more than $900,000 to organisations around the region in the last three months.

The grants approved by the charitable trust from the start of July to the end of September added up to a total of $900,600 and went to more than 20 organisations. The larger amounts include $300,000 for St John Ambulance Stratford, $99,000 for the Stratford Business association and $90,000 for the Stratford A and P association.

Individuals: F Kempson, $500. Non Profit – Community Halls & Buildings & Equipment: Stratford District Theatre Trust, $70,000; Pukearuhe Hall Soc Inc, $5000; Kaimata-Waitui Districts Hall, $5073; Te Popo Social Club Inc, $30,956. Non Profit – Community Promotion: Stratford Business Association, $99,000; Waitara Alive, $10,000;

Non Profit – Community Support Groups: Inglewood Lions Club, $10,000; Pregnancy Help Inc, $12,000; St John – Stratford. $300,000. Non Profit – Cultural Groups, Special Interest Groups & Clubs: Midhirst Scout Group, $1500; Te Roopu Pukaaka, $5000; Taranaki Garden Trust, $10,000; Stratford Mountain Singers, $6000; Stratford On Stage, $8069; Non Profit – Public Facilities: Stratford A&P Assn, $90,000;

Religion: Inglewood United Church, $3000. Sport: StratfordAvon Bowling Club, $4400; Taranaki Masters Games, $57,000; Inglewood Cricket Club, $5002; Clifton Rugby & Sports Club, $74,000; Stratford Cricket Club, $14,500; Waitara Golf Club Inc, $9000; Waitara Squash Club, $4600; Urenui Boating Club Inc, $14,000; Taranaki Synthetic Turf Trust, $52,000.